Be12Cr is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium and chromium, representing a lightweight metallic material from the beryllium-transition metal family. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a widely commercialized engineering material, with potential applications in aerospace and high-temperature structural components where low density combined with rigidity is advantageous. Engineers would consider Be12Cr for advanced applications demanding weight reduction and thermal stability, though material availability, manufacturing complexity, and beryllium's toxicity handling requirements remain significant practical constraints compared to conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 18,574.1 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 19,158 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 20,965 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 20,692.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09075 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 12.56 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04917 | eV/atom | — |